Modi, Putin Discuss Ukraine Amid US Tariff Pressure
New Delhi, August 9 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a detailed phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, reviewing bilateral ties, the Ukraine conflict, and preparations for Putin’s upcoming visit to India for the 23rd Annual Summit. The talks came amid U.S. President Donald Trump doubling tariffs on India over Russian oil imports. Modi reaffirmed India’s call for a peaceful resolution in Ukraine, while both leaders pledged to strengthen their “Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership.”